Never played Assassin’s Creed? This is the one you should try first on Xbox Game Pass

With over ten Assassin's Creed in Xbox Game Pass, we help you choose where to start if you're new to the saga.

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The massive arrival of Assassin’s Creed games to Xbox Game Pass (including Ubisoft+ Classics titles) leaves a clear feeling: now there’s so much on offer that it’s hard to decide where to start. Before, there were only a few games, but today the catalog is almost a dozen, and not all games offer the same structure, duration, or style. For those who have never touched the series, opening the Game Pass app can be almost as overwhelming as a map full of icons.

The community has very varied opinions: some defend the classics of Ezio, others stay with the huge worlds of Origins and Odyssey, and there are those who only want to sail the seas in Black Flag. The good news is that within Game Pass, you can find a nearly perfect entry point depending on what you feel like right now.

Assassin’s Creed on Xbox Game Pass: Best Entry Points for New Players

If you want to experience the most classic spirit of the series, the games starring Ezio (Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations if they are available in your region) are still the best access point: stories very focused on stealth, recognizable historical cities, and missions focused on planning each assassination with patience. They are still more compact titles than the current ones, with less filler and a very direct structure that is enjoyed in short sessions on Xbox or PC.

Our Recommendation

1. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

2. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

3. Assassin’s Creed II

4. Assassin’s Creed Origins

5. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood

6. Assassin’s Creed Revelations

7. Assassin’s Creed Unity

8. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

9. Assassin’s Creed III

10. Assassin’s Creed (AC1)

11. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

12. Assassin’s Creed Mirage

If you prefer something more modern and you like huge RPG-style worlds, Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey are the most recommended options within those that have appeared on Game Pass. Egypt and Greece offer giant maps, deeper combat, and many hours of content, perfect for taking advantage of the subscription.

And if you’re into pirates, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is still the big “must” for its maritime setting and its mix of land action and naval battles, ideal for playing calmly while exploring everything your Game Pass catalog has to offer.